Bringing a new baby into your life is one of the most wonderful and emotional things that will ever happen to you. So why not welcome that beautiful creature into the loving arms of your family, friends and extended family with a baby naming or welcoming ceremony?

Since time began new children and babies have been formally welcomed into communities and publicly given a name by which they would be identified throughout their whole life. Villages would come together to be introduced to the newcomer and often bring gifts or make pledges of support to the child which would last a lifetime.

Christening v Baby Naming

Christening services, which welcome a child into the house of God, are significant for those who are religious but many people nowadays would prefer their new born grows up to make this decision for themselves. A baby naming ceremony can be informal, poignant, sweet or official but it can serve as a rite of passage for the new child and formally introduce them into your social and family group.

Can I still have God parents?

God parents can still be nominated and either known by this name or referred to as Guide Parents or Supporting Adults. They can be encouraged to make public pledges of support or promises or simply look on proudly as the star of the show steals the day!

Bringing blended families together

These ceremonies are particularly suitable to welcome adopted children into their new families or bring families together – perhaps when a new born has half brothers or sisters or step-children are involved.

In fact, the older children can be included in the proceedings in a variety of ways which really helps to blend a family together.

What happens afterwards

The ceremony would conclude with a beautifully presented souvenir certificate and would last between 15-20 minutes. It can take place anywhere from the local village hall to a function room in a hotel or even in your own garden.

Costs

The cost of a naming ceremony starts from £275. This includes an initial meeting with you and your family, a bespoke and personal script, conducting the ceremony at the venue of your choice and a souvenir certificate. Additional costs may be incurred for ceremonial extras which can be organised on your behalf.